Corporate Trade Manager

About Aptiv

Aptiv is a global technology company with automotive roots and one of the most significant market leaders in designing, engineering and enabling solutions for how we'll move tomorrow.

Headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Aptiv develops safe, green and connected solutions which enable the future of mobility. Aptiv has more than 160,000 employees, 12 major technical centers and 126 manufacturing sites in 44 countries. Our name represents knowledge, adaptiveness and drive. It highlights our ability to both envision the future and to bring it to life.

Aptiv is making mobility real. We're at the forefront of solving mobility's toughest challenges. We have the people, experience, know-how and confidence to turn ideas into solutions. Solutions that move our world from what's now to what's next, while connecting us like never before. To us, nothing is impossible when you have the people with the passion to make anything possible.

Mobility has the power to change the world, and we have the power to change mobility.

Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world will move tomorrow? Here's your opportunity. Join the technology company that’s transforming the future of mobility today.

Experienced Customs & Global Trade professional required to join our Corporate Trade team in Boston. The Corporate Trade Manager will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with global trade regulations while driving strategic initiatives and leveraging data analytics to optimize trade operations. This position requires a strong understanding of international trade laws, project management expertise, and the ability to develop and execute strategies that align with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem‑solver with analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Ensure adherence to global trade regulations, including customs, export controls, sanctions, and import/export compliance.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance gaps.

• Manage cross‑functional trade compliance projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve project milestones.

• Support the creation and execution of global trade compliance strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within trade compliance workflows.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership based on regulatory trends and business needs.
• Leverage data analytics to identify compliance trends, forecast potential risks, and inform strategic decision‑making.

• Top‑tier global trade experience, including with a law or consulting firm and/or multinational company
• 5-10+ years of relevant professional trade experience
• Experience in HTS classification preferred
• Technology and/or automotive industry experience is desirable
• Experience with SAP GTS preferred
• Experience with data analytics tools is desirable (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Trade agreements and preferential duty treatment programs.
• English fluency required, multiple language skills desirable
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, domestically

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs requirements.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Advanced analytical and data visualization skills (Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Energetic, self‑aware, independent thinker with exceptional leadership skills.

** Ability to work on site in either Troy, MI or Boston, MA

** Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without…